SuriaLink SeaPlant Utility Rating  Said to have minor use as food and as a treatment for gallstones. Also used as an aquarium plant. Description Many species of this interesting genus such as Acetabularia crenulata (upper left) are called "mermaid's wineglass" because of their distinctive shape. These plants are typically about 5 cm high with a "cup" about 1 cm in diameter. Plants may be partially calcified. Each "stem" and "cup" is actually a single large cell. Habitat Generally found in shallow, sheltered waters attached to rocks and other shallow substrates in the vicinity of tropical coral reefs.  click images & link to sources |
| Acetabularia production click name to go to GIS Tons per annum wild harvest Tons per annum cultivated Indonesia n/a 0 Philippines n/a 0 Total n/a n/a 0 |
| Production Production figures are being sought. |
| Biology & Agronomy In preparation. |
| Chemistry In preparation. |
| Processing We have several monographs in progress covering analytical procedures post-harvest treatment and process technology. Check the processing index for available web pages and monographs. |
| Products, Uses & Applications Because of their distinctive and attractive appearance these plants are sometimes kept in aquaria. Traditionally these plants have also been used for the treatment of gallstones. |
| List of species' uses and community affiliations Genus GenID SpID Species Uses Communities Acetabularia AC MAJ major MD WB click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Acetabularia is most strongly associated with the**Wellbeing** community. |
